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Date Published: 05/01/2024

Passenger found dead on flight from Spain to the UK

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The traveller was discovered in the toilet of a Jet2 flight from Tenerife

Passenger found dead on flight from Spain to the UK

A passenger aboard a Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Manchester was found dead in the plane toilet on Tuesday January 3.

Other travellers noticed that the cubicle had been occupied for a long time and informed the cabin crew, who forced the door open. They discovered an unresponsive man inside and despite resuscitation efforts, the passenger sadly passed away.

The flight to the UK was diverted to Cork so the man’s body could be taken off the plane.

“Flight LS918 from Tenerife to Manchester diverted to Cork Airport on Tuesday 2nd January, due to a customer requiring medical attention,' a Jet2 spokesperson said.

“Regrettably, we can confirm that the customer sadly passed away, despite the best efforts of our highly-trained crew who intervened as soon as they became aware.

“This was an extremely difficult situation for our crew and we would like to thank them for their efforts.

“Our thoughts are with the customer's family and friends at this very difficult time.”

After being diverted to southern Ireland, passengers had to wait at the airport while another plane was prepared for them. The flight was originally due to land in Manchester at 8.30pm but it eventually touched down at 1.30am.

It’s not been an easy few months for Jet2. Back in October, a 61-year-old British tourist was found dead in his seat on a flight between Reus Airport in northern Spain and the East Midlands.

According to local reports, the man fell ill as the flight was waiting for its turn to depart from the Costa Dorada, close to Barcelona.

In other news: Hospitals run out of beds as flu epidemic sweeps Spain

Image: Jet2

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